On Monday evening, the New York Yankees played the Los Angeles Angels (at home) in the Bronx.
The game was a thriller, as the Yankees won by a score of 11-10.
They also snapped a five-game losing streak.
Yankees Announce Roster Move After Angels Game
GettyNew York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City.
Following their victory, the Yankees announced that they had made a roster move.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on April 10, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Bird let up four hits and three earned runs (in one inning) during Monday’s game.
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports wrote: “The #Yankees optioned Jake Bird to Triple-A.
Kervin Castro, Yerry De los Santos and Angel Chivilli are options on the 40-man roster, though the Yanks also have open spots.”
Bird’s MLB Career
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning on Opening Day at Oracle Park on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Bird was picked in the fifth round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
He spent part of four seasons with the Colorado Rockies (before getting traded to the Yankees).
Right now, the 30-year-old is in his fifth MLB season (and second in New York).
MLB Social Media Reacts To Bird Move
GettyPitcher Jake Bird #59 of the Colorado Rockies throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Coors Field on September 24, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
Here’s what people were saying about the decision by the Yankees:
@NYYNicole22: “Yankees win AND Jake Bird sent down? Time to play the lottery”
@BarstoolHubbs: “Common sense prevails”
@warrenr22: “Knew this was gonna happen after they had him throw so many pitches”
@christedtea: “Who could have possibly seen this coming?? (Anybody who’s watched him pitch this year and last year)”
Max Mannis: “Fresh arm coming up for tomorrow. Yerry De Los Santos, Angel Chivilli and Kervin Castro are the obvious 40-man candidates”
@TheBronxTake1: “Wowww I’m kinda surprised. Cruz or chivilli come up??”
Yankees After Win Over Angels
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout his solo home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
Despite their recent cold streak, the Yankees are still 9-7 in 16 games, which is tied with the Baltimore Orioles for the best record in the American League East.
They are 4-3 in the seven games they have played at home in the Bronx.
The Yankees will now have three more games against the Angels before a series with the Kansas City Royals (also at home).
New York Yankees Announce New Roster Move After Angels Game